By Sarah Dougherty When was the last time you did something for the first time? I’m both quoting a country song by Darius Rucker and genuinely asking. With the back-to-school feeling in the air and fall upon us, it’s difficult not to think about the “night before class” jitters and wonder about what lessons and…… Continue reading Goal for Eternal Students: ‘Fall’ Into Something New
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A Tutorial in Mentorship from an Emerging Leader
Meet Eric Winkfield, public affairs manager at Pepco, an Exelon-owned utility company that provides service to customers in Washington, D.C. and to surrounding communities in Maryland. Eric will receive this year’s Emerging Leader at the ninth annual Milestones in Mentoring gala on Oct. 26. Eric received his undergraduate degree in PR from Florida A&M University…… Continue reading A Tutorial in Mentorship from an Emerging Leader
Why College Freshmen Should Get Involved in Student Organizations
By Chelsea Journee My biggest regret throughout my college experience is that I did not get involved in student organizations my freshman year. Freshman year was a confusing time for me because I had moved from Texas to Oklahoma to attend the University of Oklahoma, specifically for its geology program. My whole life I thought I…… Continue reading Why College Freshmen Should Get Involved in Student Organizations
College Bound Freshman: 4 Tips on How to Get Involved in the Public Relations World
By Emma Riglin I’ve known that I wanted to major in PR since I was a junior in high school, and that hasn’t changed since. I came into my first year of college thinking I would take a lot of PR classes and get hands on experience, but found out that my first year of…… Continue reading College Bound Freshman: 4 Tips on How to Get Involved in the Public Relations World
Corporate PR Insights from Future Pro
By Elizabeth Driver Knowledge plays a vital role in the public relations profession. Practitioners are expected to continuously develop and expand their understanding of the ever-changing PR industry. For some, this may include checking daily trade news, attending professional conferences and seminars, and engaging in online forums or discussion boards. But for corporate communication professionals,…… Continue reading Corporate PR Insights from Future Pro
Future PR Pros Get, Share Leadership Advice
By Colin Wylie While thousands of students were celebrating Spring Break on the beaches of Miami last weekend, a select group of public relations students were holed up in a hotel basement, making crucial decisions for the future of a growing organization. Each year, the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) holds its National…… Continue reading Future PR Pros Get, Share Leadership Advice
Peer Mentoring in College, What’s In It For Me?
By Colin Wylie Professionals frequently hear the call to action to become mentors to the rising generation. Numerous studies have indicated the correlation between mentorship and engagement in the workplace. Recently, a study of millennials by Deloitte indicated, “Mentoring is having a positive impact and six in ten (61 percent) Millennials are currently benefiting from…… Continue reading Peer Mentoring in College, What’s In It For Me?
Paying It Forward Begins in College, Just Ask Katie
I spent the first part of this week in Boston where I saw future leaders of the public relations profession in action. And the future looks bright. Some 1,000 members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) participated in a wide range of meetings and workshops that exposed them to new ideas and…… Continue reading Paying It Forward Begins in College, Just Ask Katie
Build Your Network, Advance Your Career: Join Now
Summer is over. Time to get back to work—especially if you are a student or young professional pursuing a career in public relations. This time of year provides endless opportunities to engage in events, activities and organizations that expand your network and future job prospects. If you are in college, there is no excuse for…… Continue reading Build Your Network, Advance Your Career: Join Now
Internships are Entirely What You Make of Them
By Ashlyn Montgomery We are young, eager, and have the world at our feet. However we will fail without goals and internal motivation. Internships may not always come easy. Sometimes they may fall into your lap because you know someone who knows someone. That is what happened to me the first two summers after my…… Continue reading Internships are Entirely What You Make of Them